Our Social Development
Programs & Activities
Whether you are preparing to join/return to the workforce, applying for income assistance, or seeking opportunities to connect with other community members, we are here to support you.
We strive to provide care that is grounded in cultural humility, respect, and empathy. If there is anything we can do to make your care more culturally safe and sensitive, please let us know.
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Pre-Employment Services →
Income Assistance →
Community Social Group →

Pre-Employment Services
Contact Name: Stacey Bishop
Contact Number: 902-831-2711
Contact Email: stacey.bishop@lennoxisland.com
Pre-employment services are designed to support community members with education, skill-building, and other assistance as they prepare to join the workforce.
Community members living on reserve and receiving social assistance are eligible for pre-employment services. These services include, but are not limited to:
- Planning for employment
- Life skills courses such as;
- Budgeting
- Job search
- Communication
- Determining readiness for employment
- Assistance with accessing required education/training
- Assistance with resume writing
- Assistance with transportation for work or courses
- Assistance with needed work clothing (e.g. work boots)
Please call our main line at 902-831-2711 to make an appointment.
Income Assistance
Contact Name: Edith Ferguson, Nikki Gallant
Contact Number: 902-831-2711
Contact Email: edith.ferguson@lennoxisland.com, Nikki.arsenault@lennoxisland.com
Community members living on-reserve can get help applying for social assistance, employment insurance and PEI home heating rebates. Income assistance clients can also get assistance filing their income tax return.
Please call our main line at 902-831-2711 to make an appointment.
Community Social Group
Contact Name: Edith Ferguson, Nikki Gallant
Contact Number: 902 831 2711
Contact Email: edith.ferguson@lennoxisland.com nikki.arsenault@lennoxisland.com
Location: Lennox Island Health Centre
Times Offered: Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
The Community Social Group is open to all community members living on reserve. The group gets together weekly on Wednesdays at 1pm for engaging activities and social outings.